Workers in 2024 achieved significant wage increases and improved conditions through unions and strikes, even as challenges persist in labor rights and workplace safety.
Unionized employees saw a 6 percent real wage rise in 2024, highlighting the power of organized labor amid stagnant wages and rising living costs.
The threat of organizing among workers has not only bolstered union membership but also spurred wage growth in non-union companies, affecting industries like aviation and automotive.
Boeing workers secured a remarkable 38 percent wage increase over four years, indicating that sustained strikes can lead to substantial labor gains even amid adverse conditions.
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